AD50 2017 Avant-Garde: Malik Architecture

The bold, experimental & innovative

Philosophy: “[We first] understand the context, which can be quite elastic depending on the project, and analyse the existing archetypes and improve upon them. Nature also serves as a nucleus, and determines the path of a project,” says Arjun.

Project in Focus: The Welcomhotel Jodhpur has been conceived as a counterpoint to the stark, rugged topography of the city, with a series of gradually unfolding courts intertwined with landscaped gardens and pools.

Favourite Building: “From the step wells of Gujarat to the ancient amphitheatres of Greece—there isn’t a single space, because everything casts a glimpse into the evolution of civilisation,” says Arjun.